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Botox:
BOTOX®
Cosmetic is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used
to improve the look of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows (glabellar
lines) in people 18 to 65 years of age for a short period of time
(temporary).
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: How does BOTOX®
Cosmetic work?
A: BOTOX®
Cosmetic is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used
to improve the look of the “11s,” the moderate-to-severe frown lines between
the eyebrows (glabellar lines). It works by blocking nerve impulses to the
injected muscles. This reduces muscle activity that causes moderate to
severe lines to form between the brows.
Q: When will I see results from a BOTOX®
Cosmetic treatment?
A: Within days, you may see a marked improvement in the
moderate-to-severe frown lines between your brows. Lines continue to improve
for up to 30 days, and results can last for up to 4 months. Individual
results may vary.
Q:
How long
does BOTOX®
Cosmetic last?
A: Visible results have been shown to last up to 4 months.1
Your own results may vary – be sure to talk to your healthcare provider
about what you can expect and when to schedule your next appointment.
Q:
Is
treatment with BOTOX®
Cosmetic painful?
A: Discomfort is usually minimal and brief. Prior to
injection, your physician may choose to numb the area with a cold pack or
anesthetic cream. The entire procedure takes approximately 10 minutes. Most
patients are in and out of the physician’s office without downtime following
BOTOX®
Cosmetic treatment.
Side effects associated with the injection include localized
pain, infection, inflammation, tenderness, swelling, swelling, redness,
and/or bleeding/bruising.
Q: Will I still be able to make facial expressions?
A:
Although the results are visible, a treatment with BOTOX®
Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA) will not radically change your facial
appearance or make you look as if you’ve “had work done.” The muscle
activity that causes frown lines between the brows is temporarily reduced,
so you can still frown or look surprised without the wrinkles and creases
between your brows.
Q: Who should not take BOTOX®
Cosmetic?
A: Do not take BOTOX®
Cosmetic if you:
·
are allergic to any of the ingredients in BOTOX®
or BOTOX®
Cosmetic.
·
had an allergic reaction to any other botulinum toxin product
such as Myobloc®
or Dysport®
·
have a skin infection at the planned injection site
You should not be treated with BOTOX®
Cosmetic if you have:
· a
disease that affects your muscles and nerves (such as amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis [ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease], myasthenia gravis or Lambert-Eaton
syndrome).
·
allergies to any botulinum toxin product
·
had any side effect from any botulinum toxin product in the
past
·
a breathing problem, such as asthma or emphysema
·
swallowing problems
·
bleeding problems
·
plans to have surgery
·
had surgery on your face
·
weakness of your forehead muscles, such as trouble raising
your eyebrows
·
drooping eyelids
·
any other change in the way your face normally looks
·
are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if
BOTOX®
Cosmetic can harm your unborn baby.
·
are breast-feeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if
BOTOX®
Cosmetic passes into breast milk.
Q: What are the possible side effects of BOTOX®
Cosmetic?
A: Side effects associated with
the injection include localized pain, infection, inflammation, tenderness,
swelling, swelling, redness, and/or bleeding/bruising.
Other side effects of BOTOX®
Cosmetic include:
·
dry mouth
·
discomfort or pain at the injection site
·
tiredness
·
headache
·
neck pain
·
eye problems such as double vision, blurred vision, decreased
eyesight, drooping eyelids, swelling of your eyelids, and dry eyes
·
allergic reactions; symptoms of an allergic reaction to BOTOX®
or BOTOX®
Cosmetic may include: itching, rash, red itchy welts, wheezing, asthma
symptoms, or dizziness or feeling faint. Tell your doctor or get medical
help right away if you are wheezing or have asthma symptoms, or if you
become dizzy or faint.
Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you
or that does not go away.
Q: What will happen to the moderate to severe frown lines
between my brows if I choose not to continue treatments?
A: If you do not continue treatments, the moderate-to-severe
frown lines between your brows will gradually return to the way they looked
before treatment.
Q:
Do
treatment results differ?
A: Yes, individual results may vary. To get the best results,
it's important to go to a doctor who is experienced in administering BOTOX®
Cosmetic.
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